How to Draw Horses (Usborne How to Draw Series)

Lucy Smith

Synopsis: A book which develops childrens' skills and confidence by breaking down the drawing process into several simple stages. Age group 9 plus. (Source: Amazon UK) MindZeit note: a few people seem to have taken a dislike to this book. The problem arises, perhaps, because it goes from shapes to professional pictures in only 4 or 5 diagrams, however the advice is interesting & easy to read!

Draw Horses (Draw Books Series)

David Brown

Information on the Draw Books Series: With the aid of step-by-step drawings, the authors - all professional artists or teachers - explain clearly and concisely how to use pencil, pen and ink, Conte and charcoal to make the most of your drawing skills. The series covers a comprehensive range of popular subjects and each title contains sections on materials, composition, perspective and different drawing techniques - both traditional and innovative. (Source: Amazon UK)

The Everything Drawing Book

Helen South

Book Description: If you've always wanted to draw but didn't think you had the talent, think again! With The Everything Drawing Book as your guide, you'll learn how to see the world through an artist's eyes-and capture it on canvas. Unlock your creative potential and expand your drawing expertise with: Useful exercises and assignments that help you find your own style. Easy tricks for charcoal, watercolor, and pen-and-ink methods. Quick tips on perspective and technique, as well as portraiture and landscape drawing. Budget-friendly suggestions on how to save a bundle on expensive artist supplies. Dozens of original drawings designed to spark your imagination And much, much more! (Source: Amazon US) From the front cover: From basic shapes to people and animals, step-by-step instructions to get you started.

The Draw 50 Way: How to Draw Cats, Puppies, Horses, Buildings, Birds, Aliens, Boats, Trains and Everything Else Under the Sun (Draw 50)

Lee J. Ames (Illustrator)

From the Inside Flap: Learn to Draw.The Draw 50 Way. For more than thirty years, the bestselling Draw 50 series has shown children how to create everything from puppies to ships, horses to skyscrapers, and aliens to racing cars. In this new addition to the beloved series, Lee J. Ames shows you how to draw sixty of his popular sketches step-by-step. His clear instructions help budding artists learn the basic movements and procedures of drawing, allowing you to explore your interests in a fun, familiar, and easy-to-master way. (Source: Amazon US)

Horses of the World Colouring Book (Pictorial Archives Series)

John Green

Book Description: 42 accurate and exciting illustrations of all types of horses from around the world in authentic settings: fiery Arabian, royal Lipizzaner, Appaloosa, Shetland pony, knee-high Falabella, Morgan and more. Full-color illustrations on the covers. Captions. Glossary. (Source: Amazon US)

Horses Stained Glass Coloring Book (Pictorial Archives Series) For Kids...

John Green

Synopsis: This large-format collection of 16 full-page illustrations features young riders and their show horses in varied activities; galloping, crossing water barriers, riding, jumping hurdles, being presented with medals and more. Fun for colourists and horse lovers alike. Stained Glass Colouring Books: each contains 16 full-page designs printed on translucent paper that produces stained-glass effects when coloured and placed against a window or other light source. (Source: Amazon UK)

Magical Horses Stained Glass Coloring Book (Pictorial Archives Series) For Kids...

Christy Schaffer

Synopsis: Colourists of all ages will love bringing these 16 magnificent steeds to life with a rainbow of colours. Crayons, paints, felt-tip pens and other media will transform images of extraordinary creatures with wings, horns, dragon-like fins and other enchanting, out-of-this world features. Stained Glass Colouring Books: each contains 16 full-page designs printed on translucent paper that produces stained-glass effects when coloured and placed against a window or other light source. (Source: Amazon UK)

Draw Horses with Sam Savitt

Sam Savitt

Synopsis: This practical drawing guide reveals the secret drawing techniques of Sam Savitt, America's equine artist. He demonstrates how to draw the different parts of a horse, from the head to the hocks, the horse in motion, and the kinds of horse and riding techniques. (Source: Amazon UK)

Anyone Can Draw Horses!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Horses for All Ages

June V. Evers

Synopsis: Filled with detailed illustrations and simple descriptions, this drawing book presents easy techniques for learning to draw horses. Included are finished horses to trace or to use in creating other pieces of art as well as saddles, blankets, leg wraps, and bridles that can be traced onto completed sketches of horses. Filled with detailed line illustrations, anatomical explanations, and author's notes, this guide offers the budding equine illustrator the footing needed to begin drawing horses. (Source: Amazon UK)

The Allen Book of Painting and Drawing Horses

Jennifer Bell (Illustrator)

Synopsis: A prize-winning equestrian artist shows how to understand the make and shape of horses and ponies in order to portray them in sketches, paintings, and pastel and crayon drawings. Attention is given to the horse at rest and in movement, and to the different breeds and types of horse and pony, and advice is given on how to draw riders and saddlery, and the importance of background and atmosphere. The various techniques of cartoon drawing, fantasy and book illustration are covered, and many examples of Jennifer Bell's own work are included. (Source: Amazon UK)

Draw 50 Horses (Draw 50 Series)

Lee J. Ames (Illustrator)

Synopsis: Focusing on horses, this is one of a series which presents a method of drawing a variety of animals and objects. Each drawing is gradually built up from the first simple outline shapes, with details added at each stage, so that even inexperienced artists can produce realistic illustrations. (Source: Amazon UK) From the Publisher: Arabians, Pintos, Morgans and Clydesdales: jumping, bucking, rearing, grazing and kicking -- all are in this collection of 50 drawings.

Draw Horses! (Discover Drawing Series)

Lee Hammond

Synopsis: This work teaches readers how to produce beautiful renderings of horses. Lee Hammond's realistic approach, clear, step-by-step instruction and encouraging voice ensures that artists of any experience level will be able to succeed right from the start. (Source: Amazon UK)

1-2-3 Draw Horses (1-2-3 Draw Series)

Freddie Levin

Book Description: From draft to dressage, young artists will find the horse of their dreams in Freddie Levin's latest, 1-2-3 Draw Horses. Following the clear, step-by-step format that has made the other books in this series so popular, Horses includes just about every type of horse a child can imagine, from circus to rodeo horses, Mustang, Palomino, Arabian, Appaloosa ... even horse relatives such as a donkey and a zebra! Each drawing starts with simple shapes and ends in full color, guaranteeing hours of fun--and some great drawings! (Source: Amazon US)

Wild Horses and Ponies (Born Free How to Draw Series)

Lisa Regan & Nicholas Forder

Synopsis: Born Free How to Draw books are perfect for any budding artist. Using this simple step-by-step method even the most inexperienced artist will be able to draw lively and realistic wild horses - from mustangs to shetland ponies. Learn about the materials you can use for drawing. Gain practical advice on portraying light, shade and tonal contrast, as well as how to create close-up detail. (Source: Amazon UK)

Horses Heads (How to Draw & Paint Series) (Pastels)

Don Schwartz

Book Description: Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. What you'll learn from this book ... A step-by-step process of creating horses' heads in pastel. How to render metal and leather, including bridles, reins, and buckles. Techniques for laying in and blending colors. Details on the construction of a horse's eye. Background and personality portraits of the individual horses portrayed. (Source: Amazon US) From the front cover: Blending colors. Depicting the eye. Rendering bridles. Capturing personalities.

Horses in Oil (How to Draw & Paint Series)

Cindy Larimore

Book Description: Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. What you'll learn from this book ... Step-by-step procedures for painting horses in oil, from details of various features to full-body representations. The anatomy and the proper names of the parts of a horse. Tips for illustrating the differences between breeds. Methods of depicting various horse colors, such as chestnut, paint, bay, gray, black, and palomino. Techniques for capturing horses' individual personalities. Skills for painting horses in action. (Source: Amazon US)

Horses: Learn to draw Step by Step (How to Draw and Paint Series)

Walter Foster

From the front cover: Drawing: the basics. Practicing shading techniques. Focusing on facial features. Rendering horses in action. (Source: front cover)

Horses: Learn to Paint Step by Step (How to Draw & Paint Series) (Acrylics)

Elin Pendleton

Synopsis: This new addition to the How to Draw and Paint Series provides aspiring artists with 13 horse painting projects to follow and copy, from a playful palomino to a hard-working draft horse. Renowned artist Elin Pendleton guides readers through each lesson, step-by-step, from the initial colour blocking to a detailed, finished work of art. And along the way, the author reveals useful insights that will help readers in their own artistic pursuits with acrylic. Carefully designed to contain a variety of breeds, poses and moods, this book will be a valuable reference for any horse-admiring artist. (Source: Amazon UK) From the front cover: Painting horses in action. Depicting different breeds. Capturing personalities. Telling a story.

Drawing and Painting Horses (Hardcover)

Barbara Oelke

Synopsis: The first book to offer in-depth instruction in the art of drawing and painting horses, this study examines the development of time-honored equine art in sporting, portrait, and country life painting. A gifted specialist shows how line, shape, form, light, color, value, space, and design are applied to drawing and painting the horse. Step-by-step lessons detail equine anatomy, skeletal structure, and musculature; differences among breeds; techniques for quick life sketching versus working from photographs; how to include riders on horseback; and basic landscape settings. Fine examples of contemporary equine painting are included. (Source: Amazon US)

Drawing Horses (That Look Real!) (Quick Starts for Kids Series)

Don Mayne

Synopsis: Here is a guaranteed system for horse-drawing success. Use the fool-proof RIDE technique (Rough sketch, Improve, Draw in ink, Erase pencil) to go from a simple sketch to a beautiful finished horse. The secret's in the shapes! Using circles, squares and triangles, 'build' a drawing of a horse in a classic 'statue' pose; Draw horses from different angles and in different poses -- jumping, running, grazing, lying down -- using the same shapes; Visit the tack room to add accessories including a saddle, bridle, and reins -- even fancy mane braids; Create personality with manes, tail and ear positions, and textures. If you love horses, if you love to draw -- here is the one book that will bring horses to life in your artwork. For ages 8 to adult. (Source: Amazon UK)

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